Qualifications:
MSc (Biochemistry) (Rhodes), PhD (Biochemistry) (Rhodes)

Research Interests:

In conjunction with Professor I. Kanfer, research involves a novel approach for potency classification of topical corticosteroids. Providing information on the potency of the active Pharmaceutical ingredients with the intention to develop effective and safe formulations. Also, In vitro release testing (IVTR) assessing the bioequivalence of topical Pharmaceutical products.

Recent Publications:

Malgas S.J., van Dyk S., Abboo S., and Pletschke B.I. The inhibitory effects of various substrate pre-treatment by-products and wash liquors on mannanolytic enzymes. Journal of Molecular Catalysis B Enzymatic, 123: 132-140. (2016)

Pletschke B.I., Gama R., Abboo S., Van Dyk S., Burton M., Beukes N., Swart S., De Almeida L., Jones S., Le Roes-Hill M., Khan N., Ohlhoff C., August D. and Musengi A.. A tunable lignocellulosic enzyme system for treatment of industrial wastewaters. Water Research Commission Report. (ISBN: 978-1-4312-0688-9). (2015)

Abboo, S and Pletschke, BI. Effect of phenolic compounds on the rapid direct enzymatic detection of ß-D-galactosidase and ß-Dglucuronidase”. Water SA. 36(1),133-138. (2010)

Zvidzayi, M.; Rath, S.; Bon, C.; Abboo, S.; Kanfer, I. A Novel Approach to Assess the Potency of Topical Corticosteroids. Pharmaceutics 2021, 13, 1456. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/pharmaceutics13091456.

Book Chapters:

Colwill, J., Thornley, P., van Zyl, E., Benton, T., Gorgens, J., Lynch, Jim., Stolz, N., Abboo, S., Adams, P., Cheteni, P., Chimphango, A., Faveretto, N., Fidalgo, B., Guo, M., La Grange, D., Jansen, T., Setati, M., Slade, R., Tomei, J. A Bioenergy Research Prospectus for Southern Africa. (March 2015)

DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.1.3889.4960 (book). Affiliation: Supergen Bioenergy Hub

Peer-reviewed conference proceedings:

Sagaran Abboo and Brett I. Pletschke. An Enzyme-Synergy Based Bioreactor for Apple Pomace Beneficiation. Proceedings of 2^nd IC FaBE2015 International Conference on Food and Biosystems Engineering, 28-31 May, Mykonos Island. 063, 1: 167-172. (ISBN: 978-960-9510-20-2). (2015)

Awards and grants:

Rhodes University Research Committee (RC) research grant.

Hobbies and interests:

Hiking with my dogs, exploring nature reserves, Walk/jog along the beach and gardening.